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Pakistan have significant economic relations with EU:
Facts, figures and latest developments.
ec.europa.eu
1. Why would Pakistan (GOP) consider curbing economic relations with EU?
2. Why would Pakistan (GOP) consider removing diplomatic presence of EU from Pakistan? What good will come from this?
It is important to understand how Pakistani industries benefit from EU and how Pakistani consumers benefit from EU goods at individual level. TLP does not represent entire Pakistan in this matter. PM Imran Khan can see the obvious as well.
I strongly condemn French attitude towards Islamic beliefs in person but I will emphasize LOGICAL debate and considerations as well.
GOP can have conversations with the French about respecting Islamic beliefs and consult OIC to gauge its level of interest and capacity to make difference in relation (appreciative efforts). It is however important to contemplate that this mission is
not misread by EU which is possible in view of strongly worded statements from members of GOP in public.
For example:
"I want the Muslim countries to devise a joint line of action over the blasphemy issue with a warning of trade boycott of countries where such incidents will happen." - Imran Khan
Does Khan have assurances from OIC in this matter?
"I will highlight this issue in OIC and see how it goes." (assumption)
See the difference in wording? Minimum disclosure.
Following links highlight how Khan's statement is received in EU thus far:
Imran Khan appears to want to impose Islamic blasphemy laws across the world. ‘I want the Muslim countries to devise a joint line of action over the blasphemy issue with a warning of trade boycott of countries where such incidents will happen,’ Khan said in an address on Monday. Last week...
www.spectator.co.uk
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel
www.europarl.europa.eu
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed its disappointment at the adoption of a resolution at the European Parliament on...
www.brecorder.com
To refresh memories:
1. Pakistan-USA relations are not good in the present.
2. Pakistan-France relations are not good in the present.
3. Both USA and France have much say in the affairs of EU and the Western hemisphere by and large.
Pakistan should not miscalculate its options vis-à-vis EU therefore.
GOP should consult OIC and see how it goes.